How to pronounce antisepsis
Say it like an-tih-SEP-sis. Antisepsis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP).
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- an
- tih
- SEP
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antisepsis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of antisepsis
American and British speakers say antisepsis in essentially the same way: /ˌæntɪˈsɛpsɪs/ in the US and /ˌæntiˈsɛpsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-tee-SEP-sis.
What does antisepsis mean?
- The science and practice of countering microbial infection, as with the use of antiseptics, and the use of aseptic technique.
Where does antisepsis come from?
From anti- + sepsis.
Questions about saying antisepsis
How do you pronounce antisepsis?
Say an-tih-SEP-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌæntɪˈsɛpsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌæntiˈsɛpsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antisepsis?
Antisepsis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP). Broken into parts: an · tih · SEP · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say antisepsis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæntɪˈsɛpsɪs/ and the British form is /ˌæntiˈsɛpsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.